![]() But even so, the magnitude of the benefit is modest, with total sleep time being increased by on average 13 minutes. This would make it more useful for issues like jet lag. Melatonin seems to primarily affect sleep onset or your ability to fall asleep, not necessarily sleep quality or your ability to stay asleep. The research on the subject is more muted as to its benefit. In theory, taking melatonin tablets should have a similar result and facilitate sleep onset. The suggestion to avoid phones and tablets before bed serves to limit artificial light that would suppress melatonin production and disrupt sleep. Daylight suppresses melatonin production, while the onset of darkness means that melatonin levels rise and heralds the onset of sleep. While the biochemistry is a bit more complicated than is often laid out, your body uses melatonin to set your circadian rhythm. Many commercially available melatonin gummies have more, and sometimes much more, melatonin than their label suggests. ![]() But a new report in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that health halo may not be deserved. It’s often given to children to help with sleep, stress and relaxation. It’s seen as a safe, effective, all-natural treatment available without a prescription. Many people complain of insomnia and want something to help them sleep. ![]() ![]() This article was originally posted in the Montreal Gazette. ![]()
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